What types of notifications are required by the rule?
The notifications required by the rule are: • Substantial change to program implementation or significant change to schedule for carrying out elements. (Within 30 days of adoption). The notification should include a description of the changes and the basis on which they were made • Inability to meet remediation deadlines in the rule and unable to reduce pressure (When operator determines schedules cannot be met). A description of defects/repairs needed, reason for delay, why pressure can t be reduced, basis for concluding delay won t jeopardize health or environment, schedule for repair, other mitigative actions planned should be included. • Use of technology other than in-line inspection, Direct Assessment, or pressure testing for conducting assessments. (180 days prior to assessment). The operator should provide a description of the “other technology”, its basis for concluding that the method will result in equivalent understanding of pipe condition, and its schedule for assessment.
